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FC Schalke 04 vs Holstein Kiel, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

2. Bundesliga · 2023-24
FC Schalke 04
0 – 2
Full Time
Holstein Kiel
Fri 25 Aug 2023 · 16:30 UTC Veltins-Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Thomas Ouwejan 17' Y
Ron Schallenberg 39' R
Y 43' Philipp Sander

Overview

Match Preview

FC Schalke 04 vs Holstein Kiel — 2. Bundesliga at Veltins-Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Deniz Aytekin

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 1. FC Nürnberg 2 6
2 Hertha BSC 2 6
3 Karlsruher SC 2 4
4 Eintracht Braunschweig 2 3
5 FC Energie Cottbus 1 3
6 VfL Bochum 1848 2 3
7 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2 3
8 1. FC Magdeburg 2 3
9 Holstein Kiel 2 2
10 FC St. Pauli 1910 2 2
11 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2 2
12 SV Darmstadt 98 1 1
13 VfL Wolfsburg 1 1
14 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 2 1
15 Arminia Bielefeld 1 0
16 Hannover 96 1 0
17 SG Dynamo Dresden 1 0
18 VfL Osnabruck 2 0

Head-to-Head

1
3
FC Schalke 04 4 games · Avg 1.8 goals Holstein Kiel
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-25 FC Schalke 04 0–2 Holstein Kiel

Recent Form

FC Schalke 04
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug Holstein Kiel H 0–2 L
20 Aug Eintracht Braunschweig A 0–1 L
11 Aug Eintracht Braunschweig A 3–1 W
05 Aug 1. FC Kaiserslautern H 3–0 W
28 Jul Hamburger SV A 3–5 L
27 May RB Leipzig A 2–4 L
Holstein Kiel
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug FC Schalke 04 A 2–0 W
20 Aug 1. FC Magdeburg H 2–4 L
12 Aug FC Gutersloh A 2–0 W
05 Aug SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 H 2–1 W
30 Jul Eintracht Braunschweig A 1–0 W
31 Jul SV Waldhof Mannheim A 3–5 L

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Holstein Kiel this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Holstein Kiel
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Veltins-Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' Holstein Kiel started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' Benedikt Pichler is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 17' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Thomas Ouwejan on 17 minutes.
  • 22' FC Schalke 04 seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 27' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 32' Holstein Kiel is showing some good football. However, Holstein Kiel are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 37' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Holstein Kiel that had 277 games and scored 170 goals.
  • 39' FC Schalke 04 receives a card for a hard tackle on 39.
  • 41' Time for substitution for FC Schalke 04. Keke Topp is replaced by Lino Tempelmann.
  • 43' A meaty challenge results in booking for Philipp Sander on 43.
  • 46' A tactical swap from FC Schalke 04 — Joey Paul Muller on, Thomas Ouwejan off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Holstein Kiel is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 56' It looks surprising Holstein Kiel does not make any changes. Assan Ouedraogo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 59' GOAL! Shuto Machino fires home to make it 0-2!
  • 64' Lewis Holtby is replacing Steven Skrzybski for the Holstein Kiel side.
  • 69' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Schalke 04 and Holstein Kiel are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 73' Another substitution for FC Schalke 04 to replace Danny Latza by Blendi Idrizi on 73 minute.
  • 76' Fresh legs for FC Schalke 04! Soichiro Kozuki comes on to replace Assan Ouedraogo.
  • 81' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 86' FC Schalke 04 are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Holstein Kiel. Tom Rothe is replaced by Aurel Wagbe.
  • The final score is 0-2.

Lineups

FC Schalke 04 Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Reis

Holstein Kiel Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcel Rapp

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.97 FC Schalke 04 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44 Holstein Kiel xG
I would bet for: Holstein Kiel or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Schalke 0427% Draw29% Holstein Kiel44%
Actual: Holstein Kiel win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

FC Schalke 04 or Draw
56%
Draw or Holstein Kiel
73%
FC Schalke 04 or Holstein Kiel
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Schalke 0418% Draw49% Holstein Kiel33%
Actual: Holstein Kiel win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
11.8%
0 – 0
11.1%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.7%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 3
4.3%
1 – 3
4.2%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
2.2%

Asian Handicap — FC Schalke 04

Handicap FC Schalke 04 covers Push Holstein Kiel covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 15% 76%
-0.5 24% — 76%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 23% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 14% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Holstein Kiel keeps clean sheet
38% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.